Our Work Through our Northern Leopard Frog Project, Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) aims to raise public awareness about the importance of northern leopard frogs and other amphibians in ecosystems where they function to control insect pests, limit algae growth that contributes to oxygen depletion in wetlands, and help cycle energy and nutrients by providing…
Assessing Species at Risk in the Waterton Biosphere Region Limber Pine – Photo by Jodie Krakowski/WPEFC Southwestern Alberta is a hotspot for biodiversity in the province. Plants and animals typical of the prairies to the east interface with those from alpine and Rocky Mountain habitats. Similarly, species more often associated with northern Canada reach their…
What’s new with WBRA Exploring Wetlands Near You Wetland Field Day Police Outpost Provincial Park provided a beautiful backdrop for a fun-filled day of outdoor learning during our recent Wetland Field Day! In this curriculum linked field trip, grade 5 students from Cardston Elementary School explored the great outdoors where they learned various aspects of…
Our Work Join our efforts to help build resilience in bats by letting us know if you have or suspect you have bats roosting on your property and booking a site visit and roost count. You can also reach out to learn how you can help improve and steward habitat used by bats in your…
What’s New with WBRA Stewarding Trumpeter Swans Through the Seasons Our summer Species-at-Risk Workshop Series concluded with our swan workshop on August 17 and featured a presentation from guest speaker Dale Becker, a retired biologist who worked extensively on trumpeter swan reintroductions with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Dale shared his experiences and wonderful…
What’s New with WBRA Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association 2022 Annual General Meeting Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 7:00 PM This year’s AGM will be held via Zoom and the link to join can be found below: Zoom Meeting…
What’s New with WBRA Carnivores and Communities Program CACP Podcast Interview Coffee Cows & Crops Podcast host, Johanna Murray, interviewed Jeff Bectell, WBRA’s Carnivores and Communities Program Coordinator for a feature episode that aired in March. In this episode, Jeff and Johanna discuss the challenges that come with large carnivores on agricultural operations and the…
Day on the Creek Volunteer Call Can you join our team on May 25, 2022? Day on the Creek is returning to Pincher Creek, AB Day on the Creek is a unique outdoor learning experience where students, parents, teachers and the general public can learn about the environment and human history along Pincher Creek…
Carnivores and Communities Program Video on use of electric fences in conflict mitigation with large carnivores Electric fences continue to be an effective tool for decreasing conflict with large carnivores like bears, wolves, and cougars. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (has joined with Jay Honeyman of Alberta Environment and Parks (also a member of WBRA’s…
